Column 1 – The National

Truth be told
The truth of the matter is what we will be told at the end of this commission of inquiry into that K3 billion loan. Everyone has given their side of the story.
Early start
Family was shocked when Master Five asked Dad yesterday how he proposed to Mum. Why, they asked? Son wants to get married too. There is a girl in class who he fancies already.
Court etiquette
People attending court should understand the rules, procedures and protocol before entering the door – to avoid being locked in the cell for contempt. It is no laughing matter.
Blocked path
Dumb contractor thought the power pole was going to move away on its own. Waste of money.
Food for thought
An entire sea of water cannot sink a ship unless it gets inside. Likewise, all the negativity in the world cannot get you down unless you allow it inside you.
Top quote
“If we had not gone down that path to invest in 10.01 percent shares in Oil Search, the country (would not have lost) K3 billion. But the country has lost a substantial amount of money as a consequence of the UBS transaction.” – Prime Minister James Marape